ISJS Jainism Study Notes E5 Vol 01

Author(s): International School for Jain Studies
Publisher: International School for Jain Studies

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JAN STUDIES
One should understand that Västusastra is the acquisition of knowledge of construction. Buildings like temples, residences of kings and his subjects, etc. devoid of the rules of Vāstuśāstra are considered inauspicious. To live in such a house is not auspicious. Jaina temples are the places to provide shelter for human beings. This place, which is possessed by those great persons who have conquered their senses, enhances dharma, wealth, fulfillment of desires and liberation. These four endeavors of a worthy man are attained by the positive effects of such a place. Such a place fulfils our desires. Temples, Mandapas, houses, shops and basements constructed against the norms of Västuśästra give opposite results, like death, loss of children and mental agony. Therefore, it becomes essential to follow the doctrines of Västusastra in the construction of houses and other buildings.
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Formula for the measurement of a house is as follows:
Length & Width = Area. & 9+8= Remainder (1-8).
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
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Eight
Different dimensions are named on the basis of the remainder. The names of the different dimensions with their corresponding remainders are as follows:
Remainder
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Chart No.2: Dimensions (Ayas) of a House
Dimension
in English
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Smoke
Lion
Dog
Bull
Donkey
Elephant
Crow
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Dimension
in Hindi
Dhvaja
Dhumra
Simha
Svāna
Vṛṣabha
Khara
Gaja
Dhvankşa